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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Caldeira (ranked 2376 p4p, 1771 weight class) and Jim Reefer (ranked 312 p4p, 236 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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14 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arturo Caldeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Reefer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reefer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Arturo Caldeira has been cut.
A head kick by Reefer misses
and Caldeira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Reefer is trying to maintain the position but Caldeira is very close to passing his half guard.
Reefer is staying active underneath Caldeira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reefer wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reefer won't allow Caldeira to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reefer is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldeira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reefer defends it well.
Caldeira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Caldeira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reefer's head.
Caldeira is looking to take a break and control but Reefer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reefer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caldeira is looking to advance position but Reefer won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Caldeira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Caldeira trying to mount his opponent but Reefer defends it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jim Reefer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick from Reefer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reefer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big left from Reefer misses.
Caldeira throws an off balance right hand
and Reefer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reefer throws the left hand but Caldeira avoids the punch easily.
Caldeira lands with an uppercut that bounces Reefer off the cage and back into range.
Nice takedown defense from Reefer. No joy for Caldeira on that attempt.
Reefer cracks Caldeira with a good jab.
Reefer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reefer defends well and Caldeira ends up having to push Reefer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Caldeira just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reefer's brow.
Reefer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Caldeira backwards.
Reefer tries to throw a body punch but Caldeira avoids it by throwing Reefer back against the cage.
Reefer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reefer tries to work over Caldeira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Caldeira tries to stall but Reefer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reefer blocks an elbow strike.
Reefer pushes Caldeira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reefer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reefer misses with the head strike.
A short right from Reefer on the inside.
Reefer is leaning against Caldeira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Caldeira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Reefer on the inside.
Reefer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Caldeira has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reefer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Caldeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reefer lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reefer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reefer scores with a hook to the body.
Caldeira is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Reefer.
A left hand lands to the body for Reefer.
A nice left hand lands by Reefer.
Reefer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reefer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Caldeira or not.
Reefer lands a nice uppercut.
Reefer digs a right hand underneath Caldeira's ribcage. Caldeira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reefer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Reefer on the inside.
A body shot lands from Reefer.
Reefer lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Reefer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
An inside leg kick lands from Reefer.
Reefer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Caldeira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reefer.
Caldeira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Caldeira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reefer.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Reefer enables Caldeira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Reefer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Caldeira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Caldeira forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reefer trying to control here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reefer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reefer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldeira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reefer sees it coming and defends easily.
Reefer keeping control of the position.
Caldeira wants to free his trapped foot but Reefer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Caldeira throwing shots but Reefer is blocking nicely.
Reefer is staying active underneath Caldeira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Caldeira controlling the pace.
Reefer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caldeira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reefer gets full guard.
Caldeira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reefer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Caldeira is one step ahead there.
Caldeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reefer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reefer seems keen to control Caldeira's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Caldeira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reefer throws the left hand but Caldeira avoids the punch easily.
Caldeira throws a combination. Reefer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Caldeira misses with a wild body shot.
Reefer shapes to counter with a head kick.
Reefer throws a leg kick that misses.
Reefer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caldeira.
Caldeira misses with a hook
and Caldeira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Caldeira.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Caldeira.
Caldeira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reefer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Caldeira somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reefer! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reefer fakes the leg kick and cracks Caldeira in the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reefer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reefer lands a really nice looking cross but Caldeira seems unphased.
Arturo Caldeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reefer tries a head kick but it misses.
Caldeira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reefer finds it's way round the side to connect with Caldeira's head.
Arturo Caldeira's cut is getting worse.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reefer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Caldeira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reefer.
Caldeira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Caldeira is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Reefer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Reefer throws a lazy right hand but Caldeira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Caldeira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Caldeira fails with a takedown attempt.
Reefer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Caldeira. That did some damage!
A nice inside leg kick there by Reefer. That's going to slow Caldeira down.
Caldeira shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reefer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Caldeira takes one on the button.
Reefer fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Caldeira to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Caldeira looks to clinch but Reefer throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Caldeira taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jim Reefer!
After winning the bout, Jim Reefer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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